Sleep Problems Following Trauma

Most teenagers need between nine and nine-and-a-half hours of sleep each night. Yet surveys show that most teenagers get only six to seven hours of sleep, and 20 percent of high school students say that they have fallen asleep in class.

If you don't get enough sleep, you may experience symptoms of sleep deprivation. These include:

Falling asleep in class

Irritability

Difficulty waking up in the morning

Having trouble concentrating

Depression

If getting a good night's sleep is proving difficult, talk to your doctor. Make sure you are: